Peer Educator

• Location 7710 Grass Creek Rd,Anchorage, AK, 99504,United States
• Base Pay $19.75 - $23.00 / Year
• Job Category Youth Education
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - Full Time

• Name HR Department

Job Title: Peer Educator

Department: Youth Education

Reports To: Lead Facilitator and Trainer

Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: N2

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time

AKBCU: No

ICPA: Yes

The Peer Educator provides essential health and life-skills education to Alaska Native and American Indian youth through evidence-based curricula, group facilitation, and individual peer interactions focused on reproductive health, sexuality, and overall wellness. This position promotes healthy decision‑making, fosters community connections, and encourages peer-to-peer learning across multiple service sites. Working in partnership with our people, the Peer Educator helps create opportunities that support the endless potential of Alaska Native and American Indian youth through culturally responsive education and positive peer engagement.

This role requires strong communication skills, cultural competency, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality while upholding CITC's mission and values. This is a temporary position with a one-year term.

• Co‑facilitate group sessions utilizing the established Strengthening Our Youth curriculum on a regularly scheduled basis across multiple service sites.
• Assist staff in planning, teaching, and evaluating lessons while ensuring culturally appropriate and evidence‑based delivery methods.
• Prepare supplies and classroom materials for each session, ensuring all necessary resources are organized and available.
• Serve as a supportive peer resource on issues such as reproductive health, sexuality, and other health concerns through one-on-one encounters as they occur naturally.
• Maintain current knowledge of youth growth and development, sexually transmitted infections, and other social, sexual, and health-related issues.
• Contribute to developing and updating curriculum based on current research, best practices, and participant feedback to improve program effectiveness.
• Lead discussions on sensitive health and social issues in group settings with cultural sensitivity, respect, and professional boundaries.
• Foster strong participant engagement through creative, personalized strategies, including student-inspired projects, curated playlists, and meaningful incentives.
• Support K-12 programs across multiple departments by assisting with supervision, leading games and activities, and facilitating short educational lessons.
• Participate in Fab Lab equipment training to develop skills and support participant learning and engagement.
• Provide administrative support by assisting with daily tasks and office operations as needed.
• Travel to various service sites and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as program needs require.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all participant information and program activities according to applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

• Ability to speak publicly and communicate effectively with peers and diverse groups in various educational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to lead discussions on sensitive health and social issues in group settings with maturity and professionalism.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and projects efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to cultivate positive relationships and support peer learning.
• Ability to manage conflict thoughtfully and respectfully while maintaining professional boundaries and positive peer relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication…